Long lost lovers defy the odds to reunite after 70 years apart (VIDEO)

She was a 17-year-old girl in England and he was a 21-year-old American paratrooper in the midst of World War II when they fell in love. When the war ended, so did their romance, and the two separated not knowing if they would ever meet again.

But, as they say, love conquers all. Now their story continues, as they finally reunite 71 years later.

It was Joyce Morris’ son who made the first move this time. When the 88-year-old woman, now living in Adelaide, south Australia, came across a story about ‘Tommy’ skydiving for his 88th birthday, she told her son about her first love and he managed to track the veteran down.